“The idea of ‘discounts’ and ‘savings’ is promoted to create hype and attract customers’ attention. Marketing experts use sensational language and various charming methods to motivate customers to spend on products and services,” says Zipho…
“The scales of health and financial well-being for working women in South Africa remain unbalanced. These challenges impact physical health, mental well-being, economic participation, and overall quality of life," says Portia Mogale, Managing…
“Many of us, for example, may feel anxious before a presentation or an exam. This is an expected response and can even enhance our performance in certain situations, providing motivation and peak mental alertness to help us overcome challenging…
"Leaders are under pressure to make tough decisions in unpredictable environments and often carry the emotional load of entire organisations, while having no space to talk about their own mental health. This is simply not sustainable from a…
"We're seeing women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who feel like they're drowning physically and emotionally, and it's being normalised as just 'part of modern life'. The reality is that feeling constantly exhausted, anxious, or like you're "living…
“Although I don’t experience the same physical trauma the participants do, I keep coming back for the same reason the runners do. It’s a unique race. We meet so many people and interact with the other volunteers, and I’ve also made some good…
“We make sense of the world around us through continuous information from our seven different sensory systems, including our sense of smell, taste, touch, hearing, sight, movement and multi-sensory stimulation,” says Cayley Alberts, an occupational…
"The rising prevalence of IBD represents both improved diagnostic capabilities and a genuine increase in disease occurrence worldwide. What was once considered rare in many parts of the world is now recognised as a significant global health…
“Every day there are simple things we can incorporate into our lifestyle that add up to help protect the heart against preventable causes of cardiovascular disease,” says Dr Robert Routier, a cardiologist practising at Netcare Olivedale Hospital.
“The eyes offer a unique window into the body’s health. Routine eye tests not only detect vision-related problems but can also reveal signs of broader health conditions. Early detection is crucial for effectively managing and addressing these…
“People living with diabetes face an increased risk of diabetic kidney disease if they have uncontrolled high blood sugar, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, if they’re smokers, are obese, or have a family history of the condition,” explains…
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